Navy

Navy is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,026 babies in the United States.

Navy at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Navy

Navy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Navy first appears in Social Security records in 1985 and has been given to 5,662 babies since 1880, including 1,026 in 2024.

Navy in US records

First recorded (US)
1985
Babies named Navy in 2024
1,026
Total since 1880
5,662

Navy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2016
Babies named Navy in 2025
139
Total since 1996
569

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Navy mean?

The meaning of Navy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Navy a boy or girl name?

Navy is a unisex name. In 2024, 1,026 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Navy?

Navy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Navy?

Navy is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1985 and has been given to 5,662 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].